Coalinga public meetings in 2021
29 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing to consider certifying an environmental review for Segments 3, 4, and 9 of the Coalinga Trails Master Plan. The consent calendar includes several routine items such as approving minutes, a check register, and contracts, plus a resolution to rescind drought charges. The council will also discuss future police and fire chief selection, water conservation regulations, a crossing guard agreement with the school district, and electrical upgrades at the downtown plaza. Closed session will cover real property negotiations and anticipated litigation.
- Public hearing: Resolution No. 4053 certifying Mitigated Negative Declaration for Coalinga Trails Master Plan Segments 3, 4, 9
- Resolution No. 4055 rescinding drought charges
- MOU with Bird Rides, Inc. for electric stand-up scooters
- Purchase of new ambulance from Emergency Vehicle Group (EVG)
- Ordinance No. 849 on SB1383 organic waste disposal reduction
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing to adopt new fees for cannabis operations, and will discuss potential actions on electricity capacity downtown, forgiving drought charges, and reducing outdoor watering to one day per week. The agenda also includes numerous consent items, including contracts, purchases, and reports, as well as a closed session for real property negotiations and anticipated litigation.
- Public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 4043 establishing new fees for cannabis operations
- Discussion on forgiving and refunding drought charges
- Discussion on reducing outside watering to one day per week
- Natural gas rate study and proposed rate increase
- Closed session on real property negotiations for APNs 083-080-63ST, 083-020-60ST, 58ST, 56ST
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The council will also consider professional services agreements for city engineering and environmental services.
- Professional Services Agreement with Tri-City Engineering for on-call engineering services
- Resolution No. 4047 approving a grant application for Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSmart Grants
- Professional Services Agreement with SWCA Environmental Consultants for the Master Trails Project
- ARPA Funding Workshop led by City Manager Marissa Trejo
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt new fees for cannabis operations and accept a fee study report. The council will also consider several consent calendar items, including a police union MOU, a bid award for a lift station upgrade, and a resolution supporting timely use of federal transportation funds.
- Public hearing: Resolution No. 4043 establishing new cannabis operation fees
- Rejection of claim for damages by Astra Felder
- MOU with Coalinga Police Officers' Association
- Bid award for La Cuesta Lift Station Upgrade Project
- Discussion on repainting crosswalk on Polk near Big 5 Sporting Goods
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will review the engineer's report on the Derrick Reservoir rehabilitation and consider a bid award for Fresno Street rehabilitation. They will also discuss the Active Transportation Plan and consider a letter of support for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.
- Bid award for Fresno Street Rehabilitation
- Engineer's report on Derrick Reservoir rehabilitation
- Letter of support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act
- Contract amendment with IGS Services for gas modeling
- Adopt Resolution No. 4045 for AB1012 Timely Use of Funding
City Council
The Coalinga City Council is holding a regular meeting with several discussion and potential action items, including ARPA funding priorities, commercial cannabis cultivation tax rates, a new crosswalk on Elm Ave, and reinstating crossing guard positions. The consent calendar includes routine approvals and a bid award for a rubberized cape seal project. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Discussion on ARPA funding priorities and allocations
- Discussion on commercial cannabis cultivation tax rates and structure
- Discussion on adding a crosswalk on Elm Ave near Dollar General
- Discussion on reinstating crossing guard positions
- Bid award for 2021 Rubberized Cape Seal Project
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit and resolution for a sign request. The request is for the High Times Cannabis Retail Facility located at 286 N. 5th Street.
- Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit 21-07 (High Times Cannabis Retail Facility sign request)
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 8, 2021
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 22, 2021
City Council
The City of Coalinga Council is meeting to address the ongoing water emergency, including a new ban on installing pools and spas. The body will also discuss cannabis tax rates, camping regulations, and the allocation of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. Additionally, the Council will approve a labor agreement with firefighters and authorize airport planning services.
- Adopt Resolution No. 4042 placing a moratorium on swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and decorative fountains
- Approve Memorandum of Understanding with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 2305
- Adopt Ordinance No. 848 amending Section 6-1.26 relating to vicious dogs
- Authorize execution of two task orders with Blais and Associates for grant writing services
- Discuss commercial cannabis outdoor, indoor, and nursery cultivation tax rates and structure
City Council
The Coalinga City Council is meeting to consider routine municipal business, including contract awards, fee schedule updates, and public works projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Contract awards and agreements for city services
- Fee schedule updates for permits and services
- Public works project approvals
- Consent calendar items
- City manager and staff reports
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with two main items: a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit for a commercial cannabis indoor cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution microbusiness at 1950 Mercantile Lane, and a discussion on a site plan review for the Valley Garlic Cold Storage expansion. The agenda also includes routine procedural items like roll call, public comments, and announcements.
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 021P-008 for CUP 21-06, a cannabis microbusiness facility at 1950 Mercantile Lane
- Site Plan Review SPR 21-01 for Valley Garlic Cold Storage expansion
- Meeting held at City Council Chambers, 155 West Durian Avenue, Coalinga, CA
- Zoom webinar and telephone options available for public participation
City Council
The Coalinga City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss real property negotiations for a portion of APN 083-080-63ST with AMG & Associates, and to confer with legal counsel on two existing lawsuits: Ronald Austin v. City of Coalinga and City of Coalinga v. ICMA Retirement Corporation. No public hearings or consent calendar items are scheduled, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Closed session: real property negotiations for APN 083-080-63ST with AMG & Associates (price and terms)
- Closed session: litigation Ronald Austin v. City of Coalinga, Case No. 20CECG01297
- Closed session: litigation City of Coalinga v. ICMA Retirement Corporation (FCSC Case #16 CG 00082)
Planning Commission
The Coalinga Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2021, with a public hearing on a conditional use permit application (CUP 21-05) from Granite Construction for a mining expansion. The commission will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings. The agenda includes public comment periods and staff/commissioner announcements.
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit CUP 21-05 for Granite Construction mining expansion
- Approve minutes from April 27, 2021 meeting
- Approve minutes from May 25, 2021 meeting
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a police union fact-finding and a rezoning for the Heritage at Coalinga Alzheimer's and Assisted Care Community. The consent calendar includes adoption of the FY 2021-2022 budget and several resolutions, and the council will discuss potential ballot measures and other policy items.
- Public hearing on rezoning for Heritage at Coalinga (northwest corner of Phelps Ave and Gregory Way) with tentative map, general plan amendment, and mitigated negative declaration
- Public hearing on fact-finding with Coalinga Police Officers Union
- Adopt Resolution No. 4030 adopting FY 2021-2022 budget
- Bid award for Cycle 3 Active Transportation Program sidewalk gap closure and pedestrian improvement project
- Regulatory permit for adult commercial cannabis manufacturing and distribution to Gold Standard Ventures
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a city planning application for the Heritage at Coalinga Alzheimer’s and Assisted Care Community. The item includes a recommendation to the City Council regarding a tentative subdivision map, general plan amendment, and re-zoning.
- Review of CDA 20 (Resolution No. 021P-006) for Heritage at Coalinga Alzheimer’s and Assisted Care Community
- Proposed development at the northwest corner of Phelps Ave and Gregory Way
- Tentative Subdivision Map, General Plan Amendment, and Re-zone
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine approvals, including a cannabis retail permit, a $353,505 SB 1 road project list, and financing for a fire truck. The council will also discuss the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, bench installations, a CannaRegs contract renewal, and police radio upgrades. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations and potential litigation.
- Approve $353,505 in SB 1 road repair projects for FY 2021/2022
- Regulatory permit for cannabis retail facility with delivery and on-consumption at 144 E. Durian Street
- Authorize financing proceedings for a fire truck, including reimbursement to General Fund
- Discussion of FY 2021-2022 proposed budget
- Upgrade police dispatch and handheld radios to meet DOJ requirements
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent items including a street sweeper purchase, solar lights, a sludge pump replacement, and a splash pad bid award. They will also discuss potential changes to the cannabis tax structure, a fleet management program, street humps, benches, fire apparatus replacement, and future use of city property.
- Authorize purchase of Schwarze Model A9 Monsoon Street Sweeper
- Bid award for Frame Park Splash Pad Project
- Discussion on amending cannabis tax structure for various licenses
- Discussion on replacement of Fire Department apparatus
- Discussion on future use of city property at Jayne Ave/SR33 and Alpine/SR33
Planning Commission
The Coalinga Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 27, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The main item is a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution approving a conditional use permit for a new cannabis cultivation, distribution, and manufacturing facility at 1951 Mercantile Lane. The commission will also discuss public attendance at meetings and receive updates on the Zoom chat feature.
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 021P-005 for Conditional Use Permit CUP 21-04 for a cannabis facility at 1951 Mercantile Lane
- Discussion on public attendance at Planning Commission meetings
- Update on Zoom meeting chat feature
- Approval of minutes from March 23, 2021
- Public comments allowed on non-agenda items
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will hold a regular meeting with several routine consent items, including surplus police vehicles, reserve officer positions, and various resolutions. The main discussion items are the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 draft budget and potential upgrades to police dispatch radios to meet state requirements. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Declare Police Department Patrol Caprices as surplus and authorize disposal
- Authorize 2 non-paid reserve police officer positions
- Approve Commercial Cannabis Regulatory Permit for NGWB, LLC
- Discussion on upgrading police dispatch radios to meet California DOJ requirements
- Fiscal Year 2021-2022 draft budget discussion
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations, consent calendar items, and discussions. Key items include a potential city-funded fireworks show for July 4th, public in-person attendance at meetings, and traffic calming at Pine and Glenn. The consent calendar includes resolutions on pay scales, a CDBG application, and rental assistance.
- Discussion on city-funded fireworks show for July 4th
- Resolution No. 4013: Approve 2020 CDBG-CV2&3 application
- Direct City Manager to use remaining CARES funds for rental assistance
- Resolutions 4014-4017: Revise pay scales for building official, assistant city manager, department heads, and basic pay
- Traffic calming measures at Pine and Glenn
Planning Commission
The Coalinga Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two main items: recommending approval of the 2020 General Plan Progress Report to the City Council, and holding a public hearing on a city-initiated zoning text amendment (ZTA 21) to reduce the distance requirement between schools and non-retail commercial cannabis facilities. The meeting also includes public comments, staff and commissioner announcements, and other routine business.
- 2020 General Plan Progress Report recommendation to City Council
- Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment No. ZTA 21 to reduce school distance requirement for non-retail commercial cannabis facilities
- Resolution No. 021P-002 for the zoning text amendment
City Council
The City Council scheduled a special meeting to address items including a closed session conference with legal counsel. The agenda includes a discussion of anticipated litigation involving an email from Greg Cody alleging misconduct by Councilman Adam Adkisson.
- Closed session regarding anticipated litigation involving Greg Cody and Councilman Adam Adkisson
City Council
The City Council will consider several items including a request to add one police officer position and the purchase of three new trucks for Public Works. The agenda also includes discussions regarding code enforcement staffing and street tree replacement on 7th Street.
- Request to add one Police Department officer position
- Purchase of three new trucks for Public Works and Utilities
- Police Department annual ammunition purchase using COPS Grant Funds
- Removal and replacement of street trees on 7th Street between Elm Ave and Forest Street
- Elm Street improvements between Polk Street and 7th Street
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Coalinga City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Finance Authority. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no public hearings, consent calendar items, or ordinance actions. The main substantive item is a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation from Greg Cody alleging misconduct by Councilman Adam Adkisson.
- Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (threat of litigation from Greg Cody, email dated Feb 8, 2021, alleging misconduct by Councilman Adam Adkisson)
City Council
The Coalinga City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a request by Adam Adkission to waive attorney-client privilege regarding two memoranda prepared by the City Attorney. The agenda includes no public hearings, consent calendar items, or closed session items. The meeting will also include citizen comments and announcements.
- Request by Adam Adkission to waive attorney-client privilege on two City Attorney memoranda
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on issuing revenue bonds to finance and refinance improvements to the municipal water and wastewater systems. The council will also consider authorizing design and construction engineering task orders for the rehabilitation of 7th Street between Forest and E. Elm Ave, and discuss city-owned parks. Several consent calendar items are scheduled, including approving minutes, adopting a debt management policy, and authorizing an agreement for remote video proceedings with the Superior Court.
- Public hearing: Resolution No. 4007 and PFA 21-01 to issue revenue bonds for water and wastewater system improvements
- Authorize Assistant City Manager to execute task orders for 7th Street rehabilitation between Forest and E. Elm Ave
- Discussion regarding city-owned parks
- Adopt Resolution No. 4005 approving Debt Management and Continuing Disclosure Policies
- Direct staff to look into adding a stop sign at Pine and Glenn and repair flashing street crossing lights
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan and approve a CDBG-CV2&3 application, and will discuss updating cannabis buffer distances, police staffing, and city property use. The consent calendar includes routine approvals and several resolutions on staffing and reserve policies.
- Adoption of 2015 Urban Water Management Plan
- Resolution No. 4000 approving 2020 CDBG-CV2&3 application
- Discussion on updating sensitive receptor distance requirements for cannabis operations
- Police Chief's request to increase minimum staffing level
- Resolution No. 4004 approving General Fund and Enterprise Funds Reserve Policy
Planning Commission
The Coalinga Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting, primarily to consider a one-year extension for a site plan review application for the Elm Ave Senior Apartments. The commission will also discuss its reorganization. Public comments are invited, but no other substantive actions are on the agenda.
- Consideration of one-year extension for Site Plan Review Application 16-09 (AMG & Associates, Elm Ave Senior Apartments)
- Planning Commission reorganization discussion
City Council
The Coalinga City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution renaming the 100 block of W. Durian Ave to Lander Lane. The agenda also includes consent items such as approving minutes, a check register, and several contracts, plus discussions on reorganizing the council and funding a third ambulance. Closed session items involve labor negotiations with the police officers' association and real property negotiations for 100 E. Walnut Ave.
- Resolution No. 3993: Rename 100 block of W. Durian Ave to Lander Lane
- Task order for design and construction of new sewer lift station at Lost Gatos Creek
- Contract with US Bureau of Reclamation for long-term water supply
- Discussion on funding and staffing a third ambulance for Fire Department
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Coalinga Police Officers' Association
City Council
The Coalinga City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar item to adopt Resolution No. 3997 accepting the November 3, 2020 election results. The main action is the swearing in of newly elected Councilmember James Horn, Councilmember Jose Manny Ramirez, and City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina. The meeting also includes presentations of plaques to outgoing officials and public comment periods.
- Adopt Resolution No. 3997 accepting election results from November 3, 2020
- Swearing in of Councilmember James Horn, Councilmember Jose Manny Ramirez, and City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina
- Presentation of plaques to outgoing Mayor Ron Lander, Councilwoman Tanya Stolz, and City Treasurer James Vosburg